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sleeze · 02-26-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by UFreak

I have to disagree with you on this. As a freshman, Morrison showed much more on the field potential than either Jenkins or Bostic. Like you often hear, I expect Morrison to make that big leap that players often make from freshman to sophomore year. Don't be surprised if he is 15 pounds heavier in the fall. He is scary quick and super instinctive. Barring injury, Morrison will be better than Bostic or Jenkins. The guy has it. He is a baller and is in that 4.7 range. I expect him to be an All-America his junior year.

You sir......u get it.

Like u said.....Morrison has that "it" factor....you just know it after a few plays. If his head stays in it he is the next great LB.

theologator · 02-26-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by GATORAZ

I am telling you what CWM said at the end of the year. I think Minter was better than Bostic but CWM said he didnt think any MLB in the country was playing better. CWM is not really one for hyperbole.

Bostic got bullied at the beginning of his career. That did not happen last year. Bostic and Jenkins were really good in coverage and hitting hard last year. Those two will be missed you cant really believe the likes of Morrison Taylor Ball and the freshmen are going to play better than Jenkins and Bostic next year.

You might not be worried but I am. You also think that Kelvin Taylor is going to lead the SEC in rushing next year

I worry about MLB as much because of the uncertainty at DT as the guys stepping in. IF we see a solid 4+ rotation at DT it will free the MLB to make plays. If they struggle the MLB will spend each game peeling OL off themselves.

Up the middle if if if at DT MLB & S. All could be fine. Or soft.

GATORAZ · 02-26-2013, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by theologator

I worry about MLB as much because of the uncertainty at DT as the guys stepping in. IF we see a solid 4+ rotation at DT it will free the MLB to make plays. If they struggle the MLB will spend each game peeling OL off themselves.

Up the middle if if if at DT MLB & S. All could be fine. Or soft.

I think we are fine at DT. Orr Easley Jacobs Q Willaims Cummings and Reed. I been watching some tape of Floyd so watching tape on the other guys as well. I think Easley needs to gain a little more weight if his frame allows it.

LB is a huge question make because of youth. Morrison has to gain weight or he wont last the season. If Morrison goes down we are looking at starting true freshmen

yellowboy90 · 02-26-2013, 05:49 AM

Just because Morrison could lay some big hits it doesn't mean he was playing great. He over ran a lot of plays, he sucked in coverage most times, and got swallowed by Olineman at times. Yes, he was a freshman but let's not go over board.

Let him actually play a year.. I remember Will Hill was supposed to be better than Major Wright and Ahmad Black. Players flash talent all the time but few can display that talent all the time. Hopefully Morrison eventually does.

yellowboy90 · 02-26-2013, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by GATORAZ

I think we are fine at DT. Orr Easley Jacobs Q Willaims Cummings and Reed. I been watching some tape of Floyd so watching tape on the other guys as well. I think Easley needs to gain a little more weight if his frame allows it.

LB is a huge question make because of youth. Morrison has to gain weight or he wont last the season. If Morrison goes down we are looking at starting true freshmen

I am sure Morrison will gain strength and weight. He is probably bigger than we think. Also, I am interested how Easley will play with a full years recovery from an ACL. People talk about Peterson but Easley came back fast too.

int1974 · 02-26-2013, 06:03 AM

Morrison will be a stud for us .Ball should be better with a year under him now. Taylor and Kitchen are should be better, still a little short at LB. Need McMillian and 1 more freshman to step up. Maybe Cox to MLB.

If Fowler and bullard are going to be our DE I still think Powell could play OLB/MLB for us.

GATORAZ · 02-26-2013, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by int1974

Morrison will be a stud for us .Ball should be better with a year under him now. Taylor and Kitchen are should be better, still a little short at LB. Need McMillian and 1 more freshman to step up. Maybe Cox to MLB.

If Fowler and bullard are going to be our DE I still think Powell could play OLB/MLB for us.

People have to stop with the Powell to MLB it is not going to happen. Cox isnt playing MLB either.

GATORAZ · 02-26-2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowboy90

Just because Morrison could lay some big hits it doesn't mean he was playing great. He over ran a lot of plays, he sucked in coverage most times, and got swallowed by Olineman at times. Yes, he was a freshman but let's not go over board.

Let him actually play a year.. I remember Will Hill was supposed to be better than Major Wright and Ahmad Black. Players flash talent all the time but few can display that talent all the time. Hopefully Morrison eventually does.

Morrison wasnt great on outside runs and neither were the corner backs Josh Evans saved us so many times cleaning up there mess. I expect Morrison to make a big jump next year but he needs to because he has a long way to go. People see a few big hits and assume he is playing lights out. I remember people thinking the same thing about Mike Taylor a few years ago.

Dreamliner · 02-26-2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowboy90

Just because Morrison could lay some big hits it doesn't mean he was playing great. He over ran a lot of plays, he sucked in coverage most times, and got swallowed by Olineman at times. Yes, he was a freshman but let's not go over board.

Let him actually play a year.. I remember Will Hill was supposed to be better than Major Wright and Ahmad Black. Players flash talent all the time but few can display that talent all the time. Hopefully Morrison eventually does.

Everything you're saying about Morrison here was also true of Jelani Jenkins early-on. Give the kid a freaking chance.

**dawny** · 02-26-2013, 08:45 AM

Morris/AA will be 230 by spring,he has football IQ and a big Gator heart.

PSGator66 · 02-26-2013, 08:55 AM

Nixon at 321! What the hell! He must have gained 20 pounds since the end of the season. Hope he does well in the NFL.

Nicho · 02-26-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowboy90

Just because Morrison could lay some big hits it doesn't mean he was playing great. He over ran a lot of plays, he sucked in coverage most times, and got swallowed by Olineman at times. Yes, he was a freshman but let's not go over board.

Let him actually play a year.. I remember Will Hill was supposed to be better than Major Wright and Ahmad Black. Players flash talent all the time but few can display that talent all the time. Hopefully Morrison eventually does.

He had as much of a positive impact as one can expect from a true freshman LB. Your take is extremely pessimistic and unreasonable.

UFreak · 02-26-2013, 09:45 AM

Morrison will be a star. He has the ability to make himself a tough target for blockers. He slips blocks and makes plays. Siler was very good at this as was Tim Paulk and Spikes. The guy is going to make a lot of plays for us this year. He understands timing and leverage. The guy is a natural.

theologator · 02-26-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by orangeblueorangeblue

Uhhhh ...

Kelvin is the closest UF has come to recruiting an Enmitt - level RB since his daddy.

I won't be surprised if he becomes lightning to Jones' thunder.

orangeblueorangeblue · 02-26-2013, 09:57 AM

Yeah that's not what I meant.

**tec68** · 02-26-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by theologator

Kelvin is the closest UF has come to recruiting an Enmitt - level RB since his daddy.

I won't be surprised if he becomes lightning to Jones' thunder.

That is not a very good analogy. Kelvin is no "lightning" to anyones "thunder"

Kelvin waits on blocks to set up, hits the hole hard, has ridiculous cutting ability, and will not go down on first contact quite often. Aside from his agility there is no lighting there. He wont outrun people but we don't need him to do that.

I would prefer a RB that gets 40 20 yard runs to one that gets 5 80 yard runs.

int1974 · 02-26-2013, 10:17 AM

Bostic Career
236 tackles 7.5 sacks 5 int
Spikes
200 tackles 1 sack 1 int

UFreak · 02-26-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by int1974

Bostic Career
236 tackles 7.5 sacks 5 int
Spikes
200 tackles 1 sack 1 int

Brandon Spikes college stats off Gatorzone. Those stats you have are pro stats off wiki.

Appeared in 47 games with 39 starts at linebacker...Collected 307 total tackles (178 solo) in his career...Registered 31.5 tackles for loss, including 6.5 QB sacks...Forced two fumbles, recovered four fumbles and had six interceptions which he returned for 139 yards and four touchdowns...Totaled four touchdown returns off interceptions from 2008-09, more than any other player in the nation and a Florida school record for interception touchdowns in a career...Since 1996, he is one of only three linebackers in the nation to have four interceptions returned for touchdowns...Invited to participate in the 2010 NFL Combine.

Nicho · 02-26-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by UFreak

Brandon Spikes college stats off Gatorzone. Those stats you have are pro stats off wiki.

Appeared in 47 games with 39 starts at linebacker...Collected 307 total tackles (178 solo) in his career...Registered 31.5 tackles for loss, including 6.5 QB sacks...Forced two fumbles, recovered four fumbles and had six interceptions which he returned for 139 yards and four touchdowns...Totaled four touchdown returns off interceptions from 2008-09, more than any other player in the nation and a Florida school record for interception touchdowns in a career...Since 1996, he is one of only three linebackers in the nation to have four interceptions returned for touchdowns...Invited to participate in the 2010 NFL Combine.

And one punt.

gator7_5 · 02-26-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by UFreak

Brandon Spikes college stats off Gatorzone. Those stats you have are pro stats off wiki.

Appeared in 47 games with 39 starts at linebacker...Collected 307 total tackles (178 solo) in his career...Registered 31.5 tackles for loss, including 6.5 QB sacks...Forced two fumbles, recovered four fumbles and had six interceptions which he returned for 139 yards and four touchdowns...Totaled four touchdown returns off interceptions from 2008-09, more than any other player in the nation and a Florida school record for interception touchdowns in a career...Since 1996, he is one of only three linebackers in the nation to have four interceptions returned for touchdowns...Invited to participate in the 2010 NFL Combine.

Yeah, I was about to say, he had at least 3 INT's for TD's that I remember.